During a special session of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council, a contentious debate arose between the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the opposition Samajwadi Party (SP) regarding the Women's Reservation Bill. The NDA, led by Keshav Prasad Maurya, accused the SP and other opposition parties of working against the bill, claiming that 78% of village panchayats had passed resolutions in favor of it. Maurya emphasized the government's commitment to advancing women's empowerment initiatives under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. In contrast, the SP argued that the current legislation was insufficient without specific provisions for OBC and minority women, labeling it as 'incomplete.' Following the debate, the House adopted a censure motion condemning the opposition's stance against women's empowerment. The session concluded with tributes to former members Mahendra Yadav and Begum Mohsina Khaleel Kidwai, and the House was adjourned sine die.